World Cup breaks penalty kick record with help of video assistant referees

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary became the oldest player at a World Cup.

Here’s a look at the matches to come on Monday and the details on how to catch the action online. If both Sweden and Germany win it is possible for the Swedes to advance on goal difference. Their next match, a 1-0 defeat of Iran, didn’t come easily, either, as the surprisingly stubborn Iranians had an equalizer wiped out by video replay.

Argentina need to win against Nigeria on Tuesday and hope that Iceland do not beat Croatia, who have already qualified. Fearless in the header, his goal was the difference between the two teams and he contributed with first-line headed defensive clearances, but he was otherwise isolated and ineffective.

Spain won the group on goals scored as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by Iran – but had a tough night.

The victor of Russian Federation and Uruguay’s Monday night match takes the group. Spain pulled level in the first half through Isco before Aspas’s rescue act at the death.

Ricardo Quaresma put Portugal ahead just before half-time with a lovely goal from outside the box before Ronaldo failed to double their lead eight minutes into the second half when he missed a penalty awarded with the help of VAR.

It was a blow for Spain, but with Portugal still leading Iran, it wasn’t a fatal one.

In the 21st edition of FIFA World Cup 2018, Argentina has faced a major set back as the team has failed miserably.

Iran earned a stoppage-time penalty, again with the help of VAR, when Sardar Azmoun’s header struck the arm of Cedric after the pair contested a deep cross.

According to reports from The Washington Post, Ronaldo’s gestures forced some supporters to leave before a second batch of Iranian supporters showed up, making a lot of noise.

A win for Nigeria would see them qualify and even a draw would be good enough unless Iceland win by at least two clear goals. That is likely to be either Spain or Portugal, so topping the group does not have as much significance as in other crossovers where lesser teams might finish second.

But Iran still had a chance and almost capitalized on it. Mehdi Taremi found himself with a chance to send the European champs home but couldn’t convert.

Spain, which was minutes away from elimination, ended up topping the group with that last-minute goal.